US Bridges

RTE 4 over Poultney River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · JCT RTE 4 & Vt State Line · Structure no. 200020B00111072

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over Poultney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 4 over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 76 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,413 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,305 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 4
CrossesPoultney River
LocationJCT RTE 4 & Vt State Line
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.58646, -73.29527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,413 (2020)
Projected traffic8,305 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is RTE 4 over Poultney River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over Poultney River carry?

About 7,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over Poultney River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over Poultney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.